HR Generalist-Employee Relations-Human Resources Department
HR Generalist-Employee Relations-Human Resources Department
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Job Description
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location but on the quality of life for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
Responsibilities:
- Ensures equitable application of organization policies and procedures while applying sound knowledge of relevant employee relations and applicable state and federal compliance laws.
Works collaboratively and maintains strong working relationships with County leaders. Consult and provides guidance to ensure disciplinary actions and other sensitive employee matters are handled in a fair and consistent manner throughout the County. This includes advising on appropriate disciplinary action including coaching counseling and termination. Prepares leaders for disciplinary conversations by drafting talking points and counseling documents. May participate in escalated counseling meetings or terminations or serve as a witness.
Serves as the main point of contact for employees when they have any concerns such as a dispute with their leadership or another employee a complaint of discrimination or harassment questions regarding any interpretation or application of the Employee Information Manual a workrelated guideline or any other County program or initiative.
Conduct and manage complex employmentrelated investigations endtoend including conducting intake meetings background research investigative interviews and debrief meetings for workplace investigations for EEO and/or sensitive employee relations situations such as allegations of discrimination harassment Title VII violations retaliation misconduct hostile work environment and termination determinations.
Responsible for unemployment claims management: Advises supervisors and managers on termination actions responds to claims for unemployment assesses the need for appeal on unfavorable claims and prepares the Countys response in Appeal Hearings.
Maintains required Employee Relations documentation and files including intake and investigative notes supporting documents and final reports.
Implements programs to enhance productivity and reduce liability through improved communications and human resource practices. These include but are not limited to guidelines performance management employee counseling employee and supervisory training hiring processes and corporate programs.
Analyzes and interprets exit interview feedback summarizes findings and makes recommendations to department leaders based on trends and concerns.
Jointly develops practical implementation plans to resolve ER issues that consider the overall culture/past practices of the organization with the goal of maintaining a positive engaged work environment. Proactively develops and maintains technical knowledge in employment law and HR/ER remaining up to date on current trends and best practices.
Determines nontraining related causes of performance gaps and influences leadership and staff members to address work environment obstacles.
HR Policy Management Partners with assistant director CHRO and functional HR leads to review update and communicate human resource policies procedures laws standards and other government regulations.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in human resources business administration Organizational Development or related field required. PHR/SPHR and/or SHRMCP or SHRMSCP preferred. Solid knowledge of and the ability to apply local federal and state employment and EEO laws regulations ordinances and policies.
3 years of experience in related field required specifically in Employee Relations or HR Generalist roles with a focus in Employee Relations
2 years working complex Employee Relations issues FMLA ADA Title VII and other state and federal regulations required. Experience handling workplace investigations and/or EEOC charges is strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Principles practices and procedures of human resources and organizational development including methods and techniques of employee counseling management and supervisory procedures and practices; applicable federal state and local laws regulations ordinances and policies methods of improving productivity efficiencies and communications in the workplace.
SALARY RANGE: $28.24$42.36 range per hour/based on experience and qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All fulltime and parttime employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Fulltime employees also enjoy a widerange of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age 40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend Countys Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement visit www.fbctx/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
